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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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Sports bar, al fresco dining
Sports bar, al fresco dining
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY
  • Place, Chester Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG offers 97 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chester Racecourse. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Relax with a drink at the sports bar
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Chester Racecourse and 10 minutes on foot from Chester City Walls
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 192 square feet (17 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This sports bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 192 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

mr martyn

Disliked: Amenities
Bed was comfy. Noisy next room with connecting door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Felix

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Beware: walls are PAPER THIN. You can hear your neighbors coughing during the night. If you're lucky, they will be quiet, otherwise bring ear plugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Check-in was fast and welcoming. When we got to our room, it was time to go out and watch the fireworks. It was a cold night, we came back to the hotel and it was lovely and warm, the bar staff and security were so helpful, we had a takeaway and they allowed us cutlery and plates. Then in the morning, the breakfast was organised, no queue, you give your room number in and then you are seated. Good choice of food, bread, breakfast cereal, yoghurt, fruit juice, plus your bacon, eggs, and sausage. Can't wait to book again! room 116 Karen and Karl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast lovely lots of choice, room clean but basic, plenty hot water. Warm and comfortable, staff pleasant Handy for Chester, could walk in to town, car park next door £ 10 per 24 hrs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressive. Everything first class.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Brilliant staff. Really lovely breakfast. Only thing that let it down was the noise from the road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and good helpful service .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Lok

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both staff and room were excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay once again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great loads variety for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff very helpful and informative
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
3 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good quality and delicious. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great location, friendly staff and fab breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Moraig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and all aspects of the stay with the hotel seemed to have been thought through from efficient check in through to chosen time slot for breakfast. The way in to the hotel and parking coild be made more clear.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025